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AMERICAN SAFARI CRUISES Cruise
Report
Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Mexico Sea of Cortez, Hawaii
SAFARI SPIRIT, SAFARI ESCAPE
Passenger Capacity: 12
Built: 1981, 1983; refit 1999, 2001
Former names: Netanya, Empress II
Length: 105 ft., 112 ft.
Officers/Staff: 6, American
- Itineraries: From May through September, there are cruises
between Prince Rupert (British Columbia) and Juneau ,and Sitka and Juneau,
cruises between Vancouver and Juneau, and cruises
between Vancouver and Sitka or Prince Rupert and Sitka. Some Alaska cruises
include 2-3 days in Glacier Bay. From October through
March, there are cruises in Mexico’s Sea of Cortes on a 7 or 9-night
roundtrip itinerary out of La Paz, Baja to Espiritu Santo, Los Islotes, San
Evaristo, Agua Verde, and Loreto. There are 8-night cruises along the Columbia
and Snake Rivers, and there are 7-night cruises of the San Juan Islands and
the fjords of British Columbia.
- Cabins: All cabins have private bath with shower and have
twin, queen, or king beds. Admiral staterooms have windows. On the Safari
Escape one Admiral stateroom has a private sauna. Other staterooms have high portlights
that do not have a view. Each cabin has a TVand DVD player..
- Dining: Meals are served family-style with all 12 guests seated at
one table and feature local crab, salmon,
halibut and oysters, as well as prime rib, lamb, chicken, and vegetarian
options. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
- Dress: Casual. Coats, ties, and high heels are unnecessary.
- Facilities and Activities: This is a luxury yacht. An on-board
naturalist expedition leader gives presentations of each area traveled. There
is an inflatable skiff for up-close viewing of flora and fauna, 2-person
kayaks, water sports equipment for warm water
destinations, a hot tub, exercise equipment, and a library of books and
videos. There is an open bridge policy. Cruise include flightseeing, whale
watching , and hiking. The yachts are at anchor or stay dockside every night to
maximize daylight viewing of scenery and wildlife and to enjoy the silence of
remote areas. There is an open bar. In warm climates there is snorkeling,
beach barbecues, and mule rides along the beach and into canyons. Open bridge.
- Recent Fares Reported to Us::
Alaska -- 7-night Inside Passage cruise between Prince Rupert and Juneau $5,795 to $7,995 per person double
occupancy, including city tours, transfers, flightseeing and all
beverages. Some shore excursions can be purchased at additional cost such as
sport fishing. 7-night Inside Passage cruise between Sitka and Juneau $6,195
to $7,695 per person double occupancy.
Sea of Cortes -- 7-night cruise $4,595 per person double occupancy, including city tours, transfers and shore
excursions. Charter $59,995.
SAFARI QUEST, SAFARI EXPLORER
Passenger Capacity: 22, 36
Built: 1992, refit 2000; 1998, rebuild 2008
Former name: Obsession; Rapture
Length: 120 ft., 145 ft.
Beam: 38 ft.
Officers/Staff: 9, 16. American
- Itineraries: Alaska - Between May and September, cruises go
roundtrip 7-day from Juneau or one-way
on a 7-night itinerary between Sitka and Juneau. There are also 10- night
itineraries between Vancouver and Juneau in May and September and 14 and
17-night itineraries of the Inside Passage between Vancouver and Sitka or
Prince Rupert and Sitka.
Wine cruises are
offered in Washington State.
There
are Sea of Cortes 7-night cruises between December and March roundtrip from La
Paz, Baja California Sur. to Espiritu Santo, Los Islotes, San Evaristo, Agua
Verde and Loreto.
Hawaii cruises are 7 nights and go between the islands December to May.
- Cabins: All accommodations have private bath with shower and have
twin, queen or king beds, except one stateroom with bunk beds. Some cabins have windows, and others have high portlights
that do not have a view. Some cabins have small balcony. On the
Explorer two suites have accommodations for a third person and four cabins
have a sofa that converts to a bed. Each cabin has TV
and DVD player. There is one single cabin in each yacht.
- Facilities and Activities: In the Sea of Cortez there is snorkeling, beach barbecues, and mule
rides along the beach and into canyons. Alaska cruises include Glacier Bay.
Family programs offered (Kids in Nature) and children on these cruises are
25% discount fare. Open bridge. Fare includes shore excursions, port fees, all
beverages. Safari Explorer has dive compressor, hyperbaric chamber, tanks
and in Hawaii includes a volcano helicopter tour.
- Recent Fares Reported to Us:
Alaska -- $3,695 to $7,995 per person double
occupancy including city tours, transfers, flightseeing
and all beverages. (Some shore excursions are available at additional cost
such as sport fishing.)
Charter $94,995.
Mexico -- 7-night Sea of Cortes cruise $4,295
to $6,495. Charter $90,995. Early payment discount.
Hawaii -- 7 nights from $5,195 to $6,995,
depending on season and cabin category.
For
current fares and itineraries
of American Safari yachts, click on this
direct link .
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